9781331786665 - The Legion of Marching Madmen (Classic Reprint) von Blackledge, W. J. (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the harrowing story of a young British soldier, known as "Tiger," during the Mesopotamian campaign of World War I. The author, himself a veteran of this conflict, vividly recounts the brutality of the fighting and the unique challenges of a war fought in a sweltering, unfamiliar landscape. Through Tiger's eyes, readers encounter the shock of the initial landings, the savagery of desert warfare, and the moral dilemmas faced by soldiers thrust into a brutal new world. The book probes the psychological impact of war, highlighting the toll it takes on young men and how the harsh realities of the battlefield can lead to a detachment from humanity. The author's unflinching portrayal offers a potent counterpoint to the romanticized narratives often associated with war, revealing the raw human cost of this historic conflict. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.